心直口快 (xīn zhí kǒu kuài) — frank and outspoken; straightforward in speech
Definition
Idiom for a frank, outspoken person who says what they think without hesitation. Usually positive, but can imply a tendency to speak too bluntly and offend others.
idiom
frank and outspokenstraightforward in speech
Examples
- 心直口快，。Tā xìng gé xīn zhí kǒu kuài, yǒu shén me shuō shén me.He has a straightforward character and says whatever he thinks.
- ，心直口快，。Dà jiā dōu xǐ huan tā, yīn wèi tā xīn zhí kǒu kuài, bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo.Everyone likes him because he is outspoken and doesn't beat around the bush.
- 心直口快。xīn zhí kǒu kuài De rén yǒu shí hou huì bù xiǎo xīn dé zuì rén.Outspoken people sometimes accidentally offend others.
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